MSP Today
Decent day, worse than the weekly average. Departures at 71%, arrivals better at 94%. Early morning flights ran 19 points better than evening. Fly 5am - 9am if you can. That window has been running at 96%.
What This Means for You
Slower day at MSP. 71% on-time. About 1 in 3 departures is delayed. Check your flight status before heading to the airport. If you can rebook to an earlier departure, do it.
If you can choose your departure time: early morning flights (5am - 9am) run at 96%. Evening (6pm - 10pm) drops to 77%. That is a 19-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
MSP Flight Board
Live departures and arrivals at Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field.
| Status | Airline | Flight | Destination | Sched | Updated | Gate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pick Your Window
Early Morning vs Evening is a 19-point swing at MSP. The early morning block runs at 96%. If you have any say in your departure time, this is the biggest thing you can control.
Through the Day
Morning held up fine at 92%. Hit 40% around 1am, peaked at 100% around 5am. Currently at 71%, well below the morning numbers. A 60-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
This week is 4 points worse on departures (85% vs 89%). Arrivals roughly the same. Tue was the worst day, Sat the best.
The Bigger Picture
MSP has been bouncing between 15% and 93%. Best day was Apr 25 at 93%. Worst was Mar 15 at 15%. The norm is 79-85%, which is just how MSP runs. Today's 71% is well below the norm.
About MSP Delays
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) is currently experiencing moderate delays with 71% on-time departures and 94% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 5 minutes from FAA sources.
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field has averaged 85% on-time departures this week, making it highly reliable. Performance varies by time of day and weather conditions.
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field is one of 179 FAA-monitored US airports with real-time delay tracking. Data includes departure and arrival on-time percentages, updated every 5 minutes, with historical trends available for the past 90 days.
Early morning departures from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field typically have the highest on-time rates. Delays tend to accumulate throughout the day as cascading effects from earlier disruptions compound. Check the 24-hour trend chart above for today's pattern.